This paper describes a forensic Y chromosome short tandem repeats (Y-STR) database in the United States.
A forensic Y-STR database generated in the US was compiled with profiles containing a portion or complete typing of 16 STR markers DYS19, DYS385, DYS389I, DYS389II, DYS390, DYS391, DYS392, DYS393, DYS437, DYS438, DYS439, DYS456, DYS458, DYS635, DYS448, and Y GATA H4. There were 17,447 samples in the version of database in which 77% and 20% were collected in North America and Asia, respectively. The database was separated into six general populations, African American, Asian, Caucasian, Hispanic, Indian, and Native American. Each population was further classified into subgroups according to geographic regions. Some subgroups were tested, found to be homogenous and merged together. Allele and haplotype frequencies, as well as sample sizes were summarized. Of the full haplotypes (i.e., 16 STRs without missing data), 93.7% in total population were distinct, 92.9% were population specific, and 89.3% were only observed once. The majority of shared haplotypes were found among North American populations as a result of admixture lasting the past few hundred years. (Published Abstract Provided)
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